Overview
Joplin organizes personal notes and attachments across desktop and mobile apps. Its repository applies AGPLv3-or-later by default but explicitly excludes directories with their own license, including the server. Joplin Cloud is an optional service, not proof that every hosting option shares one license or price.
What it is for
- Organize notes and attachments in notebooks.
- Use supported synchronization and web clipping.
What to check first
- Test imported formatting, attachments and note links.
- Hosted collaboration and self-hosted server terms need separate review.
A useful first test
Import a small notebook copy, verify attachments and synchronize a test note between the devices you use.
Cost and hosting
Apps are free; Joplin Cloud has separate paid plans.
Primary sources
This is a review of official documentation and source repositories, not a hands-on certification. Test your own files before migrating.
Related comparisons
Alternative to Evernote
Personal notes & knowledge
Notebook-style notes and outline-based graphs are different ways of organizing information.
Our take Start with Joplin for notebooks and attachments. Evaluate Logseq’s file and beta database workflows separately.
Established options